Syscoin 2.0 is a cryptocurrency based the Syscoin 1.0 originally launched August 14, 2014. This thread is a continuation of this thread, which was the Syscoin 1.0 launch thread. Syscoin is unique fintech asset that offers much more than simple currency transfer. Syscoin provide an entire marketplace ecosystem built around the SYS token but cross-compatible with Bitcoin (BTC) as well. Unlike many coins the features below are not on the roadmap they are live and in production launched April 30th, 2016 as version 2.0. Value from the 1.0 chain as of block 880510 was migrated to the 2.0.

Syscoin 2.1 Features

* Blockchain Pruning – Provides improved scalability to the core syscoin blockchain by efficiently pruning expired service data to minimize blockchain bloat for full nodes.* Unique Aliases / Syscoin Identities – Syscoin Aliases are now unique across the network; a change from Syscoin 2.0 where variable-case aliases were permitted.* Alias Portability – Optional passwords attached to aliases provide for portability and restoration options not possible on Syscoin 2.0 including the ability to recover an account simply by using the related Alias password.* Marketplace Moderation – Two tiers of marketplace moderation both user-defined via SafeSearch and team-defined via a 3 tier system. The moderation system allows for a more public-friendly marketplace with options for SafeSearch restricted items.* Private payments via ZCash – Syscoin users can now leverage ZEC as a direct payment option, which natively includes enhanced privacy.* Multiple payment options – Offers can now be paid for in any currency supported by the marketplace and supported by the merchants. Rather than one specific currency, payments can be now be made using all three supported blockchains (SYS, BTC and ZEC).* Multi-signature Transaction Support across all Syscoin services – Aliases, Certificates and Offers, now support multi-signature transactions, enabling a whole new class of use cases for Syscoin services.* Bitcoin 0.13 Core Update – As outlined in the launch of Syscoin 2.0, the importance of keeping up-to-date with the latest bitcoin technology is essential for Syscoin to thrive; thus, we planned on keeping up to date with the latest Bitcoin core. Keeping up-to-date will be accomplished by upgrading the Syscoin 2.1 update to Bitcoin’s latest core 0.13.99.* Escrow Support on External Payments – Escrow was previously only available on offers purchased using Syscoin. With Syscoin 2.1, Escrow will now be available on offers purchased with any currency accepted, SYS, BTC or ZEC.* Private Alias Data – Aliases now include a private field which is visible only to the owner of the alias, allowing for private data storage on the blockchain.* Default Settings – There is now support for default Alias and default price-peg selection, increasing wallet usability. All service screens now also include the option to view all services the wallet owns or view services by individual Alias.* Dynamic Fees – Fee information is now stored in the Alias rates peg allowing for dynamic fees specifically for Syscoin services. This enables different fee structures with different pegs and gives merchants more flexibility in pricing.* Shipping Notification System – Optionally allows merchants to notify customers that an item has been shipped.* Feedback and Rating System – A 5-star feedback and rating system can now be provided for Merchants, Customers and Arbitrators, ensuring an accurate representation of reputation history for all parties.* Easy unlock for encrypted wallets – Easy unlock mechanism for improved usability w/encrypted wallets.* Hide Sold Out/Expired Offers – Hide items that have are sold out or expired from wallet listing screens.* Search within category – Search within a specific category rather than always searching all categories.* Suggested categories – A standardized set of categories across the Syscoin marketplace, or use your own.* Offer geolocation – Optionally add geolocation to offers.* Inflation reduction - Mining schedule advanced from 6% inflation to 1.5% inflation.* General Bug Fixes and Improvements

Syscoin 2.0 Features

* All features use blockchain technology* Decentralized Marketplace* Name Aliases for easier addressing* Full Affiliate system for reselling, reseller discounts, and more* Private selling* Encrypted Messaging* Digital Certificates on the blockchain which can be directly sold on the Marketplace* Decentralized price pegging* Third party arbitrated escrow for secure transactions and buying with confidence

We have much more development planned throughout 2016 and beyond as well. Please check out our ROADMAP which we're constantly updating.

As part of an incentive program to get people to read and understand the underlying technology of the Syscoin 2.1 core we introduce a question-and-answer style contest where we will give away up to 1.5 million Syscoin to those who answer first. The questions will be based on information given in the Syscoin Whitepaper and will be held in the Syscoin slack#general channel. Questions may be timed so if no answer is given within the time limit the next question will be asked. Timing can vary between 1 and 4 hours and winners are selected based on whoever answers first. Only one winner per question. Winnings will range from 10k SYS (around $90 USD) all the way up to 250k SYS (around $2250 USD) per question.

Learn more about the innovative blockchain features introduced in Syscoin 2.1!

As part of an incentive program to get people to read and understand the underlying technology of the Syscoin 2.1 core we introduce a question-and-answer style contest where we will give away up to 1.5 million Syscoin to those who answer first. The questions will be based on information given in the Syscoin Whitepaper and will be held in the Syscoin slack#general channel. Questions may be timed so if no answer is given within the time limit the next question will be asked. Timing can vary between 1 and 4 hours and winners are selected based on whoever answers first. Only one winner per question. Winnings will range from 10k SYS (around $90 USD) all the way up to 250k SYS (around $2250 USD) per question.

Learn more about the innovative blockchain features introduced in Syscoin 2.1!